I went for my first scan after my surgery and they found three new small lesions. NOT what we were expecting. They are calling them “indeterminate” at this time. The good news is that they have caught it very early which leaves the best number of options available to us. The best one being a transplant which would fix it once and for all. We will know more once we meet with the specialist.
I'm telling you all this for one simple reason. When I found out this past Monday, I told the family not to say anything. Well...when we went to the market yesterday, I ended up having to tell a bunch of little white lies when asked how I was, I decided I wasn't going to keep doing that. Thus the reason I'm telling you all.
Now I don't have to lie anymore.
I'll keep you posted when I know more. But for right now, I feel fine and we can get back to talking about these lenses and all the other things we share on this thread.
BTW...Andy, I love the light in your image, especially how it lands on the car....Show more →
Wow, that's an unexpected bummer.
I hope you get well soon.
At least you're feeling good at the moment.
geekcop wrote:
When I bought the Df it came with a Fittest L-Bracket which I used for the first couple of hours. But, it makes the camera even more slippery . I may put something on the grip part of the bracket to give my fingers something to hold onto.
Picture is "borrowed" from the listing.
Todd - I have a similar grip that I use for another camera when I need an L bracket. It has the same type of smooth grip surface. I have had good luck with a spray on rubber coating that I picked up at Lowe's warehouse (don't have the can available right now to get the brand). Spray paint can size. Gives it a good texture and grip after 3 or so coats. I get about a year of use out of it then I just peel it off and re-coat it. Give it a good cleaning first to remove any grease or oils.
Some images from the Granite Mt. hike this morning. Shown pics from this many times over the years during every season.
A bit different today due to the smoke from our Canadian friends up North. I'm sure we've done the same thing to them a couple of times.
Very hot and not much wind - a real sweat fest and an even more enjoyable dust fest lower on the trail.
Leighton - I've been wanting to ask you how you were for a few weeks but I thought it better not to bring it up, and anyway I saw Samy's pics of you from the visit and you looked well. You've been so active on the thread and Flickr that I figured there was nothing to discuss.
Thank you so much for telling us. I know that can't have been easy. I'm glad you're in good hands and have a lot of support around you. The southern hemisphere, or my corner of it, is wishing you all the best. Please keep us informed - if you're OK with that.
Samy - I'm going to use the RF lenses on the Leica M10 - where god intended them to be used. I'm starting with the 135. It was ridiculously cheap (not as cheap as Leighton's, which is a steal) and if I like it I'll think about some of the others. I've just bought a 1965 -66 85mm f1.8H so there'll be no more RF lenses for a while.
Samy - that 20cm f4 is looking really good.Well done. But your 'ben-ning" attempt is pitiful - it's gotta be dark, Samy, all dark with just a chink of light - that pic is of a sunny day at the waterfront with a little bit of shade in the bottom left corner but even then that lady is perfectly illuminated. It should have been the other way around - all totally dark with just the bottom left corner illuminated. I don't know why you'd want to "ben" your pics, even I am trying to get away from it, but if you're going to do it - let it rip, let the darkness in.
Laura - thank you, chipmunk - of course - we don't have those either. I only know chipmunks from the cartoon.
Andy - sensational shot of the rusted Falcon and the dark sky - real post apocalyptic menace.
Reagan - that first shot of the morning fog is sensational.
You're welcome Ben. I learned something about them by searching for that info. Always a good day when I learn something new.
bruni wrote:
Samy - I'm going to use the RF lenses on the Leica M10 - where god intended them to be used. I'm starting with the 135. It was ridiculously cheap (not as cheap as Leighton's, which is a steal) and if I like it I'll think about some of the others. I've just bought a 1965 -66 85mm f1.8H so there'll be no more RF lenses for a while.
Samy - that 20cm f4 is looking really good.Well done. But your 'ben-ning" attempt is pitiful - it's gotta be dark, Samy, all dark with just a chink of light - that pic is of a sunny day at the waterfront with a little bit of shade in the bottom left corner but even then that lady is perfectly illuminated. It should have been the other way around - all totally dark with just the bottom left corner illuminated. I don't know why you'd want to "ben" your pics, even I am trying to get away from it, but if you're going to do it - let it rip, let the darkness in.
Laura - thank you, chipmunk - of course - we don't have those either. I only know chipmunks from the cartoon.
Andy - sensational shot of the rusted Falcon and the dark sky - real post apocalyptic menace.
Reagan - that first shot of the morning fog is sensational.
The Heart of Darkness was actually an 1899 novel upon which the movie Apocalypse Now is based. Just the watched the movie again recently, and now I am curious about the novel itself.
The Heart of Darkness was actually an 1899 novel upon which the movie Apocalypse Now is based. Just the watched the movie again recently, and now I am curious about the novel itself.
ha ha.....now that's more like it......
love the blue too
Asymptomatic lesions can really just be anything. Am glad your medical team detected it earlier; I was amazed at your remarkable recovery from the previous episode and I have faith that things will turn out for the better once again.
I'm shouting out from the southern hemisphere too and wishing you all the best.
Leighton, I add my very best wishes for your health situation, and thanks for keeping us in the loop.
saph wrote:
Another pitiful try at exploring the heart of darkness a la Ben.
The Heart of Darkness was actually an 1899 novel upon which the movie Apocalypse Now is based. Just the watched the movie again recently, and now I am curious about the novel itself.
Joseph Conrad is the name of the author of Heart of Darkness, which is actually closer to a short story or novella than an actual novel. It was standard fare for undergrad English survey courses when I was a 20-something student; but it is an incredible allegory to read as an adult. And your attempt at exploring the Ben-like heart of darkness has resulted in a candid portrait that is anything but pitiful!
Whenever I observe water up close in powerful rapids and waterfalls, I get swept up in a feeling of joy and abandon that seems to be expressed in the way the water itself appears to dance and laugh with total fearlessness as it plunges blithely over rocks and crags. The photos below are an attempt to capture and convey this idea.
Chris Dees wrote:
Wow, that's an unexpected bummer.
I hope you get well soon.
At least you're feeling good at the moment.
Thanks Chris, I feel just fine.
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bruni wrote:
Leighton - I've been wanting to ask you how you were for a few weeks but I thought it better not to bring it up, and anyway I saw Samy's pics of you from the visit and you looked well. You've been so active on the thread and Flickr that I figured there was nothing to discuss.
Thank you so much for telling us. I know that can't have been easy. I'm glad you're in good hands and have a lot of support around you. The southern hemisphere, or my corner of it, is wishing you all the best. Please keep us informed - if you're OK with that.
Thanks Ben. Don't hesitate to ask, I'll tell you everything I know. I couldn't have gotten through the last time without Barbara and the kids.
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Zichar wrote:
Asymptomatic lesions can really just be anything. Am glad your medical team detected it earlier; I was amazed at your remarkable recovery from the previous episode and I have faith that things will turn out for the better once again.
I'm shouting out from the southern hemisphere too and wishing you all the best.
Thanks Chin. That's what I keep telling myself.
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GroWeb wrote:
Leighton, I add my very best wishes for your health situation, and thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Joseph Conrad is the name of the author of Heart of Darkness, which is actually closer to a short story or novella than an actual novel. It was standard fare for undergrad English survey courses when I was a 20-something student; but it is an incredible allegory to read as an adult. And your attempt at exploring the Ben-like heart of darkness has resulted in a candid portrait that is anything but pitiful!
Whenever I observe water up close in powerful rapids and waterfalls, I get swept up in a feeling of joy and abandon that seems to be expressed in the way the water itself appears to dance and laugh with total fearlessness as it plunges blithely over rocks and crags. The photos below are an attempt to capture and convey this idea....Show more →
Thanks Glen.
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huddy wrote:
Leighton,
Although I'm sad to hear of the news, I'm glad it has been caught early. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
-Alan
Thanks Alan. Good to hear from you. Hope you and your lovely family are doing fine.
. I may put something on the grip part of the bracket to give my fingers something to hold onto.
